Transfer window history:Manchester City no longer throw money around in January, but they may have to dip into their transfer kitty to sign a forward and reliable cover for the injury-prone Vincent Kompany.

Budget: £20m. City have no FFP-related constraints, but must still be careful with the money they spend to avoid further Uefa scrutiny.

Dream signing: Frank Lampard: Forget the New York City FC deal and persuade him to sign an eighteen-month deal at the Etihad. He still has at least eighteen months in him in the Premier League.

Probable signing: Lampard is likely, but with City in need of goals, David Villa is another at New York City who could be available on loan. That may upset the Americans even more, however.